Fire burns down Paris's oldest covered food market
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- A fire "completely destroyed" Paris's historic Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges overnight Monday, authorities said. The cause of the fire that swept through the capital's oldest covered food market remains unknown.S1
- A fire has destroyed the French capital’s oldest covered food market, a popular street food venue that has existed in the same space since 1615, authorities said on Monday.S2
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Fire burns down Paris's oldest covered food market
A fire "completely destroyed" Paris's historic Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges overnight Monday, authorities said. The cause of the fire that swept through the capital's oldest c…
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Oldest covered market in Paris 'completely destroyed' in overnight fire
The Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges had been operating since the 17th century. By morning, the fire was under control, according to authorities.
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Flames ravage oldest covered food market in Paris
A fire has destroyed the French capital’s oldest covered food market, a popular street food venue that has existed in the same space since 1615, authorities said on Monday.
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Published Oct 12, 2026
What to know
- A fire "completely destroyed" Paris's historic Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges overnight Monday, authorities said. The cause of the fire that swept through the capital's oldest covered food market remains unknown.S1
- A fire has destroyed the French capital’s oldest covered food market, a popular street food venue that has existed in the same space since 1615, authorities said on Monday.S2
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